An important and well-respected citizen of Athens who became a believer after hearing Paul preach. Dionysius was a member of the Areopagus (an Areopagite), which was the supreme court of Athens (Acts 17:34). Dionysius was one of the few people in Athens who believed Paul's message about Jesus.
Dionysius
From Tyndale Bible Dictionary, adapted by Mission Mutual. CC BY-SA 4.0.